The North Dakota Department of
Transportation (NDDOT) and the North Dakota Highway Patrol have issued a Travel Alert for portions
of northwestern North Dakota due to due to blowing and drifting snow
causing snow to stick to roadways and creating icy road conditions. The Travel Alert includes the cities of
Williston, Tioga, Watford City and surrounding areas.

Motorists should also be aware
that travel conditions can change quickly and blowing and drifting snow can
create hazardous driving conditions and roads could become blocked, especially
at bridges or sheltered areas.

A Travel Alert means
conditions are such that motorists
can still travel in these areas, but should be advised of
rapidly changing conditions. Motorists are encouraged to reduce speeds and
drive according to the conditions.

All travelers are
encouraged to monitor road conditions as weather conditions occur and use
caution while traveling. For road information, call 511 from any type of phone
or go to the website: http://www.dot.nd.gov/travel-info-v2/